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Beyond the plate: An Indonesian chef-sommelier’s culinary vision

Kaskara Hasibuan reflects on his international career, his pop-up platform Comocasa, and how global training has shaped his approach to cooking and wine.

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Buried fire, shared roots: A Maori and Papuan stone-cooking bond

A Maori hangi and Papuan bubigi cooked side by side highlight deep-rooted culinary parallels, where food becomes both sustenance and a language of togetherness. ...

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Trend vs. tradition: Matcha’s revival takes hold in Indonesia

Matcha is enjoying a renewed boom in Indonesia in 2025, driven by social media trends, specialty cafés and matcha-infused treats. As the powdered green tea goes mainstream, purists continue to defend its cultural roots through chado, the Japanese tea ceremony. ...

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In this file photo taken on April 4, 2014 rounds of French Camembert cheese are pictured at the Isigny-Sainte-Mere dairy co-operative in Isigny-sur-Mer, northwestern France.
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Pasteurised camembert? French cheesemakers vote 'Non'

A battle over the future of camembert came to a head Friday after French producers voted against allowing pasteurized versions of the classic raw-milk cheese.

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“For the first 12 months we will open five stores in Jakarta, targeting the middle class. We chose Taco Bell because their products are good and healthy,” FAST director JD Juwono told kontan.co.id.
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Taco Bell to enter Indonesian market in April

The license to open the franchise has been acquired by PT Fast Food Indonesia Tbk (FAST), the company that manages KFC in the country.

6 years ago
Bakmi Rudy is among the participants of the Lunar Mie Festival with Tirta Lie, which is slated to run at Atrium Plaza Blok M, South Jakarta, on Jan. 29-Feb. 2.
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Tirta Lie to host first-ever halal 'bakmi' festival

The upcoming festival, titled Lunar Mie Festival With Tirta Lie, will be his first event to feature halal-only bakmi joints.

6 years ago
AndrŽ Randriamampionina, farmer and coffee grower picks coffee berries during his harvest in Amparaky village in Ampefy town of Itasy region, Madagascar January 24, 2020.
Food

Bat spit coffee is a hit with Madagascar consumers

In the rich volcanic soils of central Madagascar’s Itasy province grows a rare and fragrant coffee coveted by bats and humans alike. The twist: humans want it even more after the bats have nibbled on it.

6 years ago
Plastic water bottles and other beverages in plastic containers will be eliminated from all Oscar events, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said in a statement.
Food

Oscars go green with plant-based menus, no plastic bottles

Food at this year's Oscar events will be almost entirely plant-based, the Academy of Motion Pictures said on Monday, in line with other celebrity dinners during Hollywood's 2020 awards season.

6 years ago
Michelin guide international director Gwendal Poullennec (R) stands on stage next to Japanese chef Kei Kobayashi (C) of restaurant Kei awarded with three star, during the Gala' of Michelin Guide 2020' list of top restaurants and chefs in Paris, on January 27, 2020.
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Japanese chef makes history as he joins France's Michelin elite

Chef Kei Kobayashi became the first Japanese chef ever to win the maximum three Michelin stars in France on Monday.

6 years ago
Hidden gem: Tucked away in the basement of Mangga Dua Square in Jakarta's Chinatown area, Siang Ming Tea House turned 25 early this month, making it the oldest surviving Chinese tea house in Jakarta.
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Siang Ming: A Chinese tea oasis in Jakarta

Staying true to its Chinese roots, Siang Ming Tea House is probably the oldest surviving Chinese tea house in Jakarta.

6 years ago
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) products of the Ajinomoto food company are displayed at a supermarket in Tokyo on January 20, 2020. Umami-bomb or toxic allergen? There are perhaps few condiments as controversial as MSG, but most scientists say it's safe, and now Japanese firm Ajinomoto is trying to give it a reputation overhaul.
Food

Japanese maker pushes umami overhaul for much-maligned MSG

In much of the world, monosodium glutamate or MSG is a beloved ingredient. It's in stock cubes and potato chips, and sprinkled on everything from soups to salads, adding a savory flavor sometimes referred to as umami or the "fifth taste".

6 years ago
A baker prepares an approximately 6.5-km long cake as a attempt aim to break the Guinness World Record for the longest cake, in Thrissur in south Indian state of Kerala on January 15, 2020.
Food

Sweet! Indian bakers make world's 'longest' cake

It was a record-baking effort. Hundreds of bakers and chefs in southern India came together Wednesday to create what they said is the world's longest cake -- about 6.5 kilometers.

6 years ago
Netflix has partnered with another ice cream joint too.
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Ben & Jerry’s pints are ready for ‘Netflix and Chill’

Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is the latest brand to cash in on the streaming service’s wide appeal and status as a cultural touchstone.

6 years ago
Studying history: Negeri Rempah Foundation volunteers visit Kacang Butor village in Belitung in Bangka-Belitung province, taking note of the great stories of pepper explained by a local farmer in Belitung, known as the main producer of pepper in the country.
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Food literacy given boost to celebrate Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage

Raising awareness about Indonesia’s wealth of spices and foods remains a challenge.

6 years ago
Bottles of beer of 'El Chapo 701,' a line in clothing, jewelry and liquor bearing the nickname of the jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Loera, are displayed during the 72 edition of IM Intermoda Mexico fashion fair in Guadalajara, Mexico, on January 14, 2020.
Food

Mexico gets 'Chapo' beer

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman may be serving a life sentence in prison, but the Mexican drug kingpin can now boast to having his own beer.

6 years ago
From cooking utensils and cutting boards to dirty sponges, microwaves can disinfect them in no time.
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10 smart things to do with your microwave aside from reheating leftovers

Here are 10 other useful things your microwave can do.

6 years ago
A cut-out of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is displayed in a window of The Prince Harry pub in Windsor, west of London on January 9, 2020.
Food

Too hot: Backlash over Canada coffee chain offer to Harry, Meghan

A Canadian coffee chain that offered disenchanted British royals Prince Harry and his wife Meghan free coffee for life if they move to Canada has faced an online backlash.

6 years ago
Visitors queue patiently at the Makatcha UK food stall in the winter cold to enjoy the Indonesian signature dish, which is described as "Indonesian coconut curry" and available in three options: chicken, beef and vegetarian.
Food

Visitors queue for 'rendang' at London Christmas market

Indonesia’s rendang (slow-cooked meat in coconut milk and spices) finds itself center stage on the menu of a food stall at the United Kingdom's biggest Christmas market.

6 years ago
Kiyoshi Kimura (C), President of Kiyomura Corp., the Tokyo-based operator of sushi restaurant chain Sushizanmai, displays a 276-kilogram bluefin tuna that fetched 193.2 million yen (1.8 million USD) at his main restaurant in Tokyo on January 5, 2020 after the New Year's auction at Toyosu fish market.
Food

Tuna fetches $1.8 million at New Year auction in Tokyo

A bluefin tuna fetched 193.2 million yen (US$1.8 million) on Sunday at the New Year's auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market, the second-highest price on record.

6 years ago
French chef Marc Veyrat reacts after he was awarded with three Michelin stars for his restaurant La Maison des Bois in Manigod, at the Seine Musicale center in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, France, on February 5, 2018.
Food

Hard cheese? French chef loses court case over lost Michelin star

A French chef who said he had contemplated suicide after the prestigious Michelin guide removed one of his restaurant's stars on Tuesday lost a legal attempt to force the guide's inspectors to justify their decision.

6 years ago
French chef Marc Veyrat holds a Michelin guide after being awarded the maximum three Michelin stars, during the Michelin guide award ceremony at La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, on February 5, 2018.
Food

Michelin restaurant bible faces ruling in French chef's protest

A French court will rule Tuesday if the authoritative Michelin restaurant guide must hand over its secret reasonings for stripping a chef of his third Michelin star, just a year after the coveted award was won.

6 years ago
People walk past the restaurant Real Kung Fu, or Zhen Gongfu in Mandarin, run by fast food chain Kungfu Catering Management, in Beijing on December 26, 2019. Shannon Lee's Bruce Lee Enterprises is suing restaurant chain Kungfu Catering Management of having used her late father's image for 15 years in a logo without paying intellectual property rights.
Food

Bruce Lee’s daughter sues fast food chain for using father's image

A company run by Bruce Lee's daughter is suing a Chinese fast food chain for allegedly using an image of the late martial arts film star without permission.

6 years ago
Five colorful gin tonic cocktails in wine glasses on bar counter.
Food

How a decade of drinking changed the future of booze

Drink Baby Yoda cocktail, you will—but only for a little while longer, hopefully.

6 years ago
A scene depicting ingredients for Chinese cuisine, projected on a book in a dining experience with Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Jakarta.
Food

From Le Petit Chef to Alchemist’s 50-course menu: Patrons pursue novelty dining experience

While gourmands have understandably spent a small fortune on high quality, rare ingredients and meticulous way of cooking, some are pursuing culinary journeys with the intention of finding meaning beyond fine-tasting food.

6 years ago
Vangelis Gerovassiliou stands in his wine museum in "ktima Gerovasiliou" estate some 25km southeast of Thessaloniki, on Dec. 3, 2019. The antidote to climate change is the return to Greek grape varieties, winemakers in the northern Greek region told to AFP.
Food

Greek wine goes back to basics to resist climate change

Thirty-eight years after he revived his family's small vineyard in northern Greece, Vangelis Gerovassiliou proudly gazes on his property that grows one of the country's most popular wines.

6 years ago
Interest in veganism will continue to grow in 2020 and restaurants will respond with more vegan-friendly options for both vegans and part-time vegans.
Food

Restaurant trends to look out for in 2020: Less alcohol, more plant-based fare

Look out for more vegan options, low-alcohol booze and collagen-spiked beverages for skin care in 2020. Those are among some of the food and restaurant trends predicted for next year by industry consulting firm Technomic.

6 years ago
"Ayam kodok", an Indonesian dish often served during Christmas.
Food

'Ayam kodok': Indonesia’s near-forgotten holiday dish

For some Indonesians who celebrate Christmas, a staple of the holidays is ayam kodok, which literally translates to frog chicken. But there is actually no frog at all in the dish.

6 years ago
Rice is a staple food of Indonesia.
Food

By the way: Rice, more than a grain of truth

Rice ain’t nice. This confession puts me at odds with the over 265 million people who believe in the old proverb, “Belum makan nasi berarti belum makan [if you haven’t eaten rice, you haven’t yet eaten]”.

6 years ago
Breakfast dishes at a Melbourne cafe
Food

Why it can be hard to stop eating even when you're full

Some foods may be designed that way.

6 years ago
Crispy softshell crab cooked in East Java-style mixed spices and curry gravy at Kaum restaurant, Central Jakarta
Food

Wine and Asian food matchmaking: It’s all in the sauce

When entertaining guests, serving wines to pair with the food causes great excitement. While this kind of pairing can be tricky, especially with Indonesian food, there are ways to make it easy and fun.

6 years ago
The study is the first to investigate whether eating chili peppers could be linked to a lower risk of death in a European and Mediterranean population, although chili peppers have already been linked to a lower risk of death in Chinese and American populations. 
Food

Chili pepper lovers might live longer says new study

New Italian research has found that people who eat chili peppers on a regular basis appear to have a lower risk of death than those who avoid the spicy ingredient.

6 years ago
The well-known 'Bali Breakfast' from Cuca restaurant.
Food

Sunny-side up for palate cleanser? Cuca Bali has it.

Those who are into culinary adventure in Bali may have heard of Cuca, a restaurant that serves tapas, cocktails and dessert in the Jimbaran area.

6 years ago
Saudi have lunch at a restaurant in the capital Riyadh on July 2, 2019.
Food

Saudis resist 'throwaway' culture of food waste

Across much of the Gulf lavish displays of food are seen as a cultural totem of generosity and hospitality. But much of it ends up in the trash.

6 years ago
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